CHAPTER IV. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

 


ARTICLE 1. ADMINISTRATION.. 1

4-100.    Title. 1

4-101.    Scope. 1

4-102.    Intent. 1

4-103.    Applicability. 2

4-104.    Enforcement agency; building official. 3

4-105.    Permits. 6

4-106.    Floor and roof design loads. 10

4-107.    Submittal documents. 10

4-108.    Temporary structures and uses. 13

4-109.    Fees. 13

4-110.    Inspections. 14

4-111.    Certificate of occupancy. 16

4-112.    Service utilities. 17

4-113.    Violations and stop work orders. 17

4-114.    Unsafe structures and equipment. 18

4-115.    Qualification and licensure. 22

ARTICLE 2. BUILDING CODE.. 23

4-200.    Adoption of the international building code. 23

4-201.    Copies. 23

4-202.    Amendments to building code. 23

4-203.    Severability. 23

4-204.    Existing rights or violations. 24

ARTICLE 3. ELECTRICAL CODE.. 25

4-300.    Adoption of the national electric code. 25

4-301.    Copies. 25

4-302.    Amendments to electrical code. 25

4-302.1. Section 100 Definitions. 25

4-303.    Section 110.1 Scope. 25

4-304.    Section 210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit -Interrupter Protection for Personnel. 26

4-305.    Section 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. 28

4-305.1. Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protected Means - 210.12(A)(1) through (6): 29

4-306.    Section 210.23 Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits. 30

4-307.    Section 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. 31

4-308.    Section 210.62 Show Windows. 35

4-309.    Section 220.12 Lighting Load for Non-Dwelling Occupancies. 36

4-310.    Section 225.17 Masts as Supports. 36

4-310.1. Section 230.28 Service Masts as Supports. 36

4-311.    Section 230.43 Wiring Methods for 1000 Volts, Nominal or Less. 37

4-312.    Section 230.70 General. 37

4-313.    Section 230.72 Grouping of Disconnects. 38

4-314.    Section 334.12 Uses Not Permitted. 39

4-314.1. Section 334.40 Boxes and Fittings. 39

4-315.    Section 362.10 Uses Permitted. 39

4-316.    Section 547.5 Wiring Methods. 41

4-317.    Section 701.12 General Requirements. 41

4-318.    Standard installation, electrical equipment. 43

4-319.    Severability. 43

4-320.    Existing rights or violations. 43

ARTICLE 4. PLUMBING CODE.. 44

4-400.    Adoption of the international plumbing code. 44

4-401.    Copies. 44

4-402.    Amendments to plumbing code. 44

4-403.    Severability. 45

4-404.    Existing rights or violations. 45

ARTICLE 5. MECHANICAL CODE.. 46

4-500.    Adoption of international mechanical code. 46

4-501.    Copies. 46

4-502.    Amendments to the mechanical code. 46

4-503.    Severability. 47

4-504.    Existing rights or violations. 47

ARTICLE 6. DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES  48

4-601.    Purpose. 48

4-602.    Definitions. 48

4-603.    Enforcing officer; duties. 48

4-604.    Procedure; petition. 48

4-605.    Same; notice. 49

4-606.    Same; publication. 49

4-607.    Same; hearing, order. 49

4-608.    Duty of owner. 49

4-609.    Same; failure to comply. 49

4-610.    Same; make site safe. 49

4-611.    Assessment of costs. 50

4-612.    Immediate hazard. 50

4-613.    Appeals from order. 50

4-614.    Scope of article. 51

ARTICLE 7. MOVING BUILDINGS. 52

4-701.    Permit required. 52

4-702.    Buildings conform to existing structures in area. 52

4-703.    Application for permit. 52

4-704.    Application; detailed description. 52

4-705.    Notice to owners. 52

4-706.    Duty of owners of wires, poles and other equipment. 53

4-707.    Notification; chief of police. 53

4-708.    Duties of mover. 53

4-709.    Bond; insurance. 53

4-710.    Standards for issuance of permit. 53

ARTICLE 8. NUMBERING BUILDINGS. 55

4-801.    All buildings to be numbered. 55

ARTICLE 9. FUEL GAS CODE.. 56

4-900.    Adoption of international fuel gas code. 56

4-901.    Copies. 56

4-902.    Amendments to the fuel gas code. 56

4-903.    Severability. 56

4-904.    Existing rights or violations. 57

ARTICLE 10. EXISTING BUILDING CODE.. 58

4-1000.  Adoption of the international existing building code. 58

4-1001.  Copies. 58

4-1002.  Amendments to the existing building code. 58

4-1003.  Severability. 58

4-1004.  Existing rights or violations. 58

ARTICLE 11. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE   59

4-1100.  Adoption of international property maintenance code. 59

4-1101.  Copies. 59

4-1102.  Amendments to the property maintenance code. 59

4-1103.  Severability. 59

4-1104.  Existing rights or violations. 59

ARTICLE 12. RESIDENTIAL CODE.. 61

4-1200.  Adoption of international residential code. 61

4-1201.  Copies. 61

4-1202.  Amendments to residential code. 61

4-1203.  Severability. 68

4-1204.  Existing rights or violations. 69

ARTICLE 13. ACCESSIBILITY CODE.. 70

4-1301.  Accessible and usable buildings and facilities code incorporated. 70

ARTICLE 14. ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE   71

4-1400.  Adoption of international energy conservation code. 71

4-1401.  Copies. 71

4-1402.  Amendments to energy code. 71

4-1403.  Table R402.1.3. 71

4-1404.  Section 402.4.1.2 Testing. 73

4-1405.  Section 403.5.1.1 Circulation systems. 73

4-1406.  Section 403.5.2 Hot water pipe insulation (Prescriptive). 73

4-1407.  Section R406.4. Energy Rating Index. 73

4-1408.  Severability. 74

4-1409.  Existing rights or violations. 74